Adam, The Alpha is one of many very good trainers. In fact it is one of my favorite combos (and I've flown MANY)

But you DO need to get help. There is NO trainer on the market that is a "Good One" for learning to fly yourself. Check out the AMA's site for a club in your area:

http://www.modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/clubmain.asp

The club will probably require you to join the AMA ($58 per year if you're over 18), and pay club dues (Which vary greatly from club to club) but the instruction is free.

Remember, if you only make ONE mistake while learning, your plane will become a pile of splinters. Having an instructor will save you a lot of money and heartache.